Hearts Push Eight Points Clear Ahead at the Summit After Lawrence Shankland's Spot-Kick Overcomes The Glasgow Giants
We did not witness at their home ground, since it's far too early for such landmarks. This game highlighted is that the Edinburgh club are at least in with serious opportunity of ending Scottish football's four decade-long dominance by two. Make that an eight-point lead for the team over Celtic, whom they comfortably swatted aside. The challenge is now for others.
Key Moments in the After the Break
A brief but pivotal phase proved decisive, once the initial exchanges that was fiercely fought. It was remarkable after they took a 3-1 lead was how untroubled the remainder of the game was for the home side. The Greek winger netted the second goal, moving infield before firing a powerful effort past the stationary the goalkeeper. More joy followed in the stands, the Celtic defender bringing down Cláudio Braga for a penalty that Lawrence Shankland slotted home. The Celtic manager looked dejected; he hardly has his troubles to seek.
Fans start to rejoice after Alexandros Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against the opposition.
Celtic's Response
Celtic had actually recovered well from an early setback. Murray, who endured a torrid afternoon, turned the ball into his own net due to haste when trying to deal with a delivery from Shankland. Celtic edged their way back into the game, skipper McGregor, finishing a Kieran Tierney pass for the equaliser.
Stubborn Defence
The shot-stopper Schwolow, who had denied from Nygren in the first half, blocked an Engels shot which deflected off Tómas Magnússon. Halkett thwarted a Shin Yamada attempt in added time. They comfortably saw out the game as the minutes passed. “We shall not be moved” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at the stadium. It's hard to ignore the noise.
- Full report coming soon.
